RADEON X700 SE vs RADEON X700 PRO

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON X700 PRO

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

17271%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

16593%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

16400%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16371%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

16338%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

16245%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

16040%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15981%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15833%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

15790%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

15600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

15567%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

15286%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

15276%

#343

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

19048%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

100%

#360

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

90%

#361

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

81%

#362

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

76%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

64%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

60%

#365

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

60%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

55%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

50%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

48%

#369

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

48%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

38%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

38%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON X700 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X700 SE.

Insight	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700 PRO
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm)	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON X700 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the RADEON X700 PRO, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 180.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700 PRO
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+180.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

RADEON X700 SE Benchmark Check

RADEON X700 PRO Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X700 SE and RADEON X700 PRO

RADEON X700 SE

The RADEON X700 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points.

RADEON X700 PRO

The RADEON X700 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 76 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X700 SE scores 71 versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 76 — the RADEON X700 PRO leads by 7%. The RADEON X700 SE is built on RDNA 3.0 while the RADEON X700 PRO uses RDNA 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RADEON X700 SE) vs 5,120 (RADEON X700 PRO). Raw compute: 15.77 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 SE) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (RADEON X700 PRO). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (RADEON X700 SE) vs 80 (RADEON X700 PRO).

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700 PRO
G3D Mark Score	71	76+7%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1792	5120+186%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.77 TFLOPS	45.98 TFLOPS+192%
Boost Clock	2200 MHz	2245 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	160+150%
TMUs	112	320+186%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	2.5 MB+400%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	80+186%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700 PRO
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON X700 SE comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X700 PRO has 256 MB. The RADEON X700 PRO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON X700 SE) vs 6 MB (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700 PRO
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X700 SE draws 75W versus the RADEON X700 PRO's 260W — a 110.4% difference. The RADEON X700 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X700 SE) vs 350W (RADEON X700 PRO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON X700 SE	RADEON X700 PRO
TDP	75W-71%	260W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	170mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.9+200%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X700 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X700 PRO launched at $179 and now averages $30. The RADEON X700 SE costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.1 (RADEON X700 SE) vs 2.5 (RADEON X700 PRO) — the RADEON X700 SE offers 184% better value.